Korean Expression · Native
할 말을 잃었어요
I was lost for words
Pronunciation: 할 말을 잃었어요
Meaning
A natural Korean expression used to convey: I was lost for words.
Example
너무 놀라서 잠시 할 말을 잃었어요.
I was so surprised that I was lost for words for a moment.
Practice tips
- Practice 할 말을 잃었어요 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Korean expression is for native-level learners.